December weather forecastAtlanta, KS

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Atlanta, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and an average low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C) in November to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). During the month of December, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Humidity

In Atlanta, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Atlanta. In Atlanta, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.5 snowfall days, and 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Atlanta, Kansas, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Atlanta, the average high-temperature is 44.4°F (6.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

In December, in Atlanta, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Atlanta, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Atlanta, Kansas.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Atlanta, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Atlanta is 6.1h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Atlanta, Kansas, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Atlanta, Kansas, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Atlanta, KS

  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Atlanta, KS

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Atlanta, KS

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Atlanta, KS

  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in December
Atlanta, KS

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Atlanta, KS

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Atlanta, KS

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Atlanta, KS

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Atlanta, KS

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Atlanta, KS

  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Atlanta, KS

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Atlanta, KS

  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Atlanta, KS

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).